The Truth About “High-Functioning Depression”
You wake up, get dressed, and show up to work, dinner, or a birthday party. People might say you’re doing great. Inside, though, it feels like you’re holding it together with dental floss. That’s the reality for many people living with what’s often called “high-functioning depression.” It’s not a clinical diagnosis, but it’s a phrase […]
The Science of Intrusive Thoughts: How OCD Manifests in Everyday Life
You’re brushing your teeth or walking the dog. Suddenly, your brain lobs a thought at you: What if I stabbed someone with a knife? It hits out of nowhere. Disturbing, maybe even scary. But it’s gone just as fast for most people. For someone with obsessive-compulsive disorder, it’s not that simple. That thought might stick. […]
Is It ADHD, Anxiety, or Both? How to Tell—and Why It Matters for Treatment
You wake up already behind schedule. Your brain won’t stop running, and by midmorning, you’ve forgotten three tasks, missed one email, and feel like you’re sprinting in place. Is it anxiety? Or is it ADHD? Many adults, especially women and high achievers, live with this daily mental overload, never quite sure what’s causing it. ADHD […]